NJIB’s Guide to 25+ New Jersey St. Patrick’s Day Parades 2024
St. Patrick’s Day parades in New Jersey are vibrant celebrations that honor Irish heritage and culture. These parades, held in cities like Newark, Asbury Park, and Atlantic City, attract thousands of spectators each year. Featuring lively music, colorful floats, and participants dressed in green, these parades showcase the spirit and camaraderie of the Irish-American community in the Garden State. Whether you’re Irish or just Irish-at-heart, attending one of these parades is a fantastic way to join in the festive atmosphere and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Jersey.
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The Weekend of March 1 – 3:
Mt. Holly Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
March 2, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Parade is a fun-filled day with Pipe Bands, Irish Bands Step Dancers, and many more examples of Irish Traditions. Sip a beer at Village Idiot Brewing Company, grab some local food, and watch the parade! Don’t forget to wear green!
Mount Holly, NJ
Downtown Toms River Irish Festival
March 2, 12 pm
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Irish Festival. The street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, and live entertainment. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distilleries open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.
Washington St, Toms River, NJ
Nutley’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 2, 1 pm
A popular St. Patrick’s Day parade is returning to Nutley for 2024. The 45th Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. The parade will start at Harrison Avenue and Evergreen Street, then hea
Belmar Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 3, 12:30 pm
The Belmar-Lake Como Saint Patrick’s Day Parade has grown into one of the largest parades in New Jersey. Enjoy bands, bagpipers, floats, and marching bands. This is a fun-family friendly event, be sure to wear lots of green and shamrocks.
Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ
Rutherford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 3, 1 pm
The Rutherford St. Patrick’s Day parade is Sunday, March 3, at 1 p.m. It is among the newer parades in New Jersey and is organized by the Rutherford Irish American Association, established in 2017. The grand marshal is Joe Kelly, a founding trustee of the association and owner of Joe Kelly Interiors in Rutherford.
Gloucester City’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 3, 1 pm
Parade begins at Martin’s Lake (Johnson Blvd. and Francis St.) and continues down Monmouth Street. Featuring: String Bands, Bagpipes, Irish Dancers, Irish Music and more.
The Week of March 4 – 10:
Ocean County/Seaside Heights, NJ – Parade
March 9, 12 pm
The parade begins at on the Boulevard and goes 1- 1/4 miles long starting at the Seaside Park border and ending at Sampson Avenue. The rain date scheduled for the next day. This is a popular parade, last year over 75,000 people watching. marching bands and floats.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 12 pm
The parade route is South Street to Atno Avenue. There will be about 20 bands with about 50,000 in attendance either in the parade or as spectators.
Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 1 pm
The Parade begins in Union with the Marching units gathering at Morris Avenue and along Commerce and Jeanette Avenues, the parade route proceeds east along Morris Avenue to a turn at the Main Reviewing Stand and ends at Roosevelt Avenue. The Midway Reviewing Stand is at Morris and Caldwell Avenues. The event will feature bagpipers, dancers, grand floats and non-stop music. Join us in Union Center on Stuyvesant Ave for delicious festival foods, kids rides, activities and vendors.
Hamilton St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 1 pm
The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade begins at the Nottingham Fire House located at 200 Mercer Street in Hamilton, NJ with opening ceremonies at 12:30pm. Parade starts at 1pm.
The Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 1 pm
The historic Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 9th on the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. On this day March 14th in Atlantic City everyone is Irish. Break out your green and celebrate on the boardwalk for a fun-filled family day in Atlantic City!
Atlantic City Boardwalk, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 12:15 pm
The parade route begins at 12:15PM at the corners of Main Street & Mt. Pleasant Avenue (WO Town Hall) and runs north along Main Street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Eagle Rock Avenue
Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1 pm
Prior to the start of the parade there will be a flag raising at the Roy W. Brown Middle School in Bergenfield, NJ, at 1:00 PM with the Grand Marshalll followed by the Annual Parade March down Washington Avenue at 2:00 PM.
Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1 pm
The Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade has attracted over 10,000 visitors to Asbury Park. The parade features local participation from honored veterans, local Boy & Girl Scout troops, dance school, high school marching bands, bicyclists, animal rescue groups, classic cars, regional pipe and drum groups and first responders. There will be appearances from award-winning mummers, clowns, roller girls, live bands on floats, Asbury Park’s beloved zombies and so much more.
Asbury Park, NJ
The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1 pm
The parade route starts at 1pm on Allen Street and River Road and ends at the intersection of Carton Street and Forrest Avenue (approximately one mile long). This event is more than a parade. It features 8 bagpipe bands, floats, marching bands, Irish Step Dancers, traditional Irish food, antique and classic cars, novelty acts, veteran groups, and much more.
West Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1 pm
The Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 1:00 PM from 3rd Street and Harrison Avenue, proceed through Harrison and East Newark, and march to Kearny Town Hall.
Woodbridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1:30 pm
The Woodbridge parade is Central Jersey’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade features more than 80 marching units, including traditional Irish Pipe Bands and Step Dancers, Irish-themed parade floats and displays, marching bands representing all three Woodbridge Township high schools, representatives from Township fire departments, first aid and emergency response squads, and members of the Woodbridge Township education community.
Woodbridge Town Hall, Woodbridge, NJ
Somerville St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 1:30 pm
The parade begins at the corner of Main and Grove Streets in downtown Somerville and will proceed west to West End Avenue near Immaculate Conception Church. A pre-parade show is typically held weather permitting and will feature Irish Dancing exhibitions, and will be located in front of the Review Stand at the corner of Main Street and Doughty Avenue.
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hunterdon County’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 3 pm
The Parade kicks off at 3 pm in beautiful downtown Clinton, NJ home of the historic Red Mill. The Parade has over forty marching units which include five pipe and drum bands featuring the NJ State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold. The other marching units include fire engines from the Town of Clinton, Civil War re-enactors, horses, dogs, and local community groups.
Hackettstown’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 3:30 pm
This Irish-American tradition attracts more than 14,000 visitors—making this parade one of the biggest events in Hackettstown. Streets fill with enthusiasm as families, residents and visitors line up along the curb, in store windows and porches to celebrate and witness the festive parade. The parade will kick off at 3:30 pm with the Grand Marshal leading numerous participants including Irish dance groups, Irish bands, community groups, bagpipes, drums, Centenary University clubs and groups, animals, Hackettstown and surrounding area fire departments and rescue squads, as well as hometown favorites Junior and Senior Colonial Musketeers and the Hackettstown Community Band. This parade is pet-friendly, with a special pet costume contest sponsored by Doggie Styleashes. Pets will be invited to walk the parade as St. Patrick and Irish Heritage costume contestants after judging.
Main St, Hackettstown, NJ
The Week of March 11 – 17:
Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 15, 1 pm
this is the 84th year the annual Newark parade will be held! The parade will begin promptly at 1:00 pm, Proceeding from the Prudential Center to Gateway Center, NJPAC, Military Park, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, and Washington Park . The parade is part of a larger Irish celebration in Newark that includes an Irish Heritage Week.
Newark, NJ
The ONLY St. Patrick’s Day parade in Sussex County
March 16, 11 am
The ONLY St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Sussex County, this parade is sponsored by the Newton Volunteer Fire Department and assisted by the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce. Join in the fun and wear YOUR best green
Spring Street Newton, NJ
North Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Parade
March 16, 12 pm
A festive parade will begin at noon and proceeds north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue. Participants include, NWPD Honor Guard, VFW Color Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish Pipe Brigade, Emerald Society, Miss North Wildwood Annika Marks, Anglesea Irish Society, Second Street Irish Society, Sheriff Mounted Patrol, local school bands, and much more. Gather with the Wilwood community.
North Wildwood City Hall, Wildwood, NJ
Annual Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 16, 3:30 pm
The parade starts at 3:30pm up at 84th East Landis Ave and ends at Kix-McNutley’s, 63rd St.
Freehold Borough Arts Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 12:30 pm
The parade path runs down Main Street and ends at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 Point. The parade route this year is packed with tons of fun and Irish tradition, as participants will march from McLean Street to the Elk’s Lodge. After party to follow.
Bayonne St Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 1 pm
Beginning at 1pm, the parade will begin on Broadway and 5th Street, proceeding north to 39th Street where the parade turn west to Avenue C and end at the entrance of Stephen R. Gregg/Bayonne County Park.
South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 2 pm
Marchers will line up on South Pine Avenue starting at noon. The parade then takes the following route: Head North on S. Pine St, Turn Right onto Bordentown Avenue, Turn Left onto South Stevens, Turn Right on 2nd Street, Turn Right on Broadway, and ends on Broadway at the reviewing stage.
The Week of March 18 – 24:
Ringwood St. Patrick’s Parade
March 23, 1 pm
The parade begins at 1 pm at The Ringwood Plaza, goes down Skyline Drive, and then up to 112 Erskine Road.
Keyport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 23, 1 pm
The parade begins at St. Joseph’s Church on Maple Place, the parade will move over West Fourth Street and continue on Maple Place to Broad Street where it will then head down to West Front Street, ending at Fireman’s Park. The Keyport Fire Department hosts the yearly St. Patrick’s Day Parade which features live music, floats, entertainment, participating community organizations, and of course Fire Department Apparatus.
Annual Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2 pm
The Highlands Business Partnership will paint the town green for the 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM. The colorful festivities will highlight Irish culture with nearly 100 marching units including bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, and beautifully decorated floats. The parade will begin at Waterwitch Avenue and extend along Bay Avenue. The 2024 Grand Marshal is Timothy G. Hill. Highlands Business Partnership will host the annual “Competition of Floats.” All Businesses and/or Organizations in Highlands will be competing in three (3) categories: Best of Show, Prettiest, and the Most Original. In addition, a trophy will be presented for the Best of Apparatus.
Huddy Park, 331 Bay Ave. (Step off location and continue down Bay Ave.)
